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Yertle the Turtle and Imperialism

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Yertle the Turtle and Imperialism

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Bellwork 1/13

• How did the US justify Imperialism?

• What was the main reason for American Imperialism?

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Using picture books to learn

• We will read Yertle the Turtle together. • Consider ways that it connects to Imperialism• Yertle theTurtlePeople:

Events:

Beliefs:

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Making connections:

• Write your name on the bottom (empty space on the back)

• Number the stanzas (except for the one liner on the back)

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Connections to US

• Lets read stanza 1 again:• How does that part of the story compare to

American Imperialism?

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Comparing to US Imperialism:

• Everyone in the group pick one stanza from this list:

• 3, 5, 8, 11, 14• INDIVIDUALLY: Compare your stanza to

American Imperialism

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share

• As a group: discuss ONE of each member’s comparisons.

• Record your own connections as you discuss.

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Some things to think about (the number corresponds with a stanza):

4. How did America feel as they acquired more territory?6. Why do nations continue to expand event when they

control a lot of land?7. What TR quote can this remind you of?9. What complaints might come from people under

imperial control?10. Once so big, how do nations maintain control?13. What lesson should Imperial rulers take away from

this story?

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Notebook p. 15

• Attach the story so you can flip it and see both sides

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Closing:

• Answer the questions on the form• One the back: what is your favorite quote

from the story? Why?